State • Oregon

HB 4037: Relating to housing; and prescribing an effective date.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

HB 4037 status: Introduced — Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026 (updated Apr 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

Adjusts certain terms of the revolving loan program for cities and counties to fund affordable housing projects. Allows state agencies to adjust terms of a grant made to the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing in the last biennium. Limits the building permit plan review for housing with two or fewer dwelling units. E...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Encourages efficient urban land utilization
  • Framework for disaster-resilient housing

Risks

  • Potential for unchecked sprawl in urban reserves
  • Reduced local environmental oversight in expedited reviews

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Streamlines development through uniform permit standards
  • Increases available land for affordable housing projects

Risks

  • Limits commercial land flexibility
  • Increased compliance costs for disaster-related tenancy protocols

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Expands affordable housing access
  • Provides clearer rights for tenants after natural disasters

Risks

  • May trigger local opposition to state-mandated land use
  • Complexity in transitioning from disaster loss
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter 108, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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